Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2066/2026disposed of

Ravi v. State Of Tamil Nadu

2026-04-10Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.04.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Ravi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Superintendent of Police, 2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District.

3.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Inspector of Police, Kallidaikurchi Police Station, 4.The Election Returning Officer/ Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission to celebrate the Birthday Anniversary of Dr.Ambedkar as usual on 14.04.2026 based on the representation of the petitioner dated 03.04.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.T.A.Ebenezer for Mr.M.Jeya Venkadesh Babu 1/4

For R1 - R3 : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor For R4 : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Governanment Advocate(Civil)

ORDER

Seeking to direct the respondents to grant permission to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr.Ambedkar on 14.04.2026 based on the petitioner's representation, dated 03.04.2026, this writ petition is filed.

2. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the representation was duly received and further directed the petitioner to approach the Election Returning Officer / Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi. However, the petitioner suppressing the said fact, has come before this Court by way of this writ petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District is suo motu impleaded as 4th respondent.

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5. In needless to state that the election code of conduct is in force and under such circumstances, the petitioner is directed to make an application before the 4th respondent forthwith and on receipt of the same, the 4th respondent is directed to grant permission to the to the petitioner to garland Dr.Ambedkar's statue on 14.04.2026. It is made clear that the 4th respondent can put necessary restrictions, if warranted.

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

10.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg Note: Issue order copy on 10.04.2026.

TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kallidaikurchi Police Station, 3/4

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

gbg 4.The Election Returning Officer/ Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, 5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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